Jakarta – An example of the story comes from Muna Regency, Southeast -Sulawesi. To provide clean water to residents in his area, Aiptu Ahmad Syamsul was prepared to dig in his personal bags and even borrow credit from the bank. He told the story of Aiptu Syamsul who drilled three wells when he spoke to Detikcom on Wednesday (24/9/2025). For his dedication, the PS chief of Samapta, the police in Tongkuno, Muna police, by the Southeast Sulawesi Regional Police in the Hoegeng angle 2025 program. Syamsul’s initial service as a police officer began in 1998 at the South Sulawesi Regional Police. After serving there for more than ten years, Syamsul has been transferred to the Southeast Sulawesi Regional Police since 2009. Browse to continue the contents of his service to make drill pits for the community is motivated by the condition of the people there who had trouble getting clean water. For example, in the Oempu village, Tongkuno district, residents have to travel ten kilometers to buy clean water. On this basis, Syamsul took the initiative to drill a well. However, his efforts did not go smoothly and were above the initial expectations. “Our estimate before digging 60 to 70 meters, it appears that the depth will be about 143 meters about 6 months (of the work). This is due to the rocky area,” Syamsul said. AIPTU AHMAD SYAMSUL offers drill pits for residents of Muna, Southeast Sulawesi (Photo: Special Doc.) Raising the depth of the excavation also affects the costs incurred. Syamsul even had to pay about 350-400 million IDR. These costs are incurred in phases and come from savings to credit loans to banks. “Our consideration is so, I’ve stopped, so it’s better if I continue,” Syamsul says. After months of implementation, the water from the drilled pit can eventually be used by residents. Syamsul’s actions in the initiation of the drill pit also received a positive response from residents. Furthermore, Syamsul also performed excavations in other areas. This time, however, the drill of the drill pit failed because a machine tool was embedded in the hole. In 2022, Syamsul also received reports that people in Darul Falah Mosque, Labasa Village, are having trouble getting water. He then stepped in to help the residents by digging a drill pit at that place. Excavations at this third place were relatively successful with a depth of about 50 meters. Residents can use the water, especially if the dry season hits. “It’s about 30 million IDR spent,” Syamsul said. Aiptu Ahmad Syamsul offers drill pits for Muna residents, (Sultra Photo: Doc. Istimewa) The fourth point for the drilling is in Lawama Village, South Tonkuno district in 2025. The cost and depth of the drill is almost the same as the second point. “It costs about 30 million with a depth of about 52 meters. Thank God, the water is useful for the community, which means many people who are currently asking for water at the mosque in the morning and afternoon,” he added. By digging it well, Syamsul recruited drilling workers who usually do. He fully trusts the craftsman to complete the work. “There are other people, I pay,” Syamsul says. In total, Syamsul worked on four drill bites, three of which were successful. From his efforts, Syamsul spent about RP. 500-600 million. “I never expected my job to be that way, especially not this water issue,” he said. However, he was reluctant to discuss costs. Since 2019, he has said that he has never exposed himself to drilling activities. In fact, he acknowledged that he had come to the place regularly without the residents knowing it. Syamsul emphasized that his intention was only to help the community. He never expected a return for what he did. “I do not intend to become viral because it is exclusively for me, it is charity for the community, especially with regard to life problems,” Syamsul said. Aiptu Ahmad Syamsul offers drill pits for the residents of Muna, Southeast Sulawesi photo: Doc. Special (KNV/LIR)
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